‘Rosemead’ Trailer: Lucy Liu Delivers A Career-Defining Performance
Lucy Liu stars in Rosemead, the acclaimed debut feature from cinematographer-turned-director Eric Lin. The film centers on a mother's desperate fight to protect her troubled son and opens in December 2025.
Festival Accolades and Release Dates
Rosemead was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival and won awards at both the Bentonville and Locarno Film Festivals. It will premiere in New York on December 5 and in Los Angeles on December 12, 2025, with a wider theatrical rollout to follow.
Plot Overview
Inspired by a harrowing true story, Rosemead follows an ailing woman who takes increasingly desperate steps to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As his behavior worsens and tensions rise within their Chinese American community, the boundaries between love and survival become blurred.
Cast and Crew
- Written by Marilyn Fu
- Produced by Mynette Louie, Andrew D. Corkin, and Lucy Liu
- Co-stars include Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen
- Executive producers: Theo James, Julia Xu, San Demetrio Arte, Chris Argentieri, Frank Shyong, Jamie Lin, Peng Zhao, Chiling Lin, Je Yang, Daniela Ruiz, and Julia Gouw
Lucy Liu steps into one of the most powerful roles of her career in Rosemead, the debut feature from cinematographer-turned-director Eric Lin.
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Author's summary: Lucy Liu shines in Rosemead, a gripping family drama rooted in a true story, exploring the fragile line between love and survival within a Chinese American community.